The Peer Leaders

Be Happy, Stay Healthy.

2009-01-26T00:01:00.000+08:00

To all dearest Peer Leaders,

A Happy Chinese New Year!

May all of you in the pink of health.

I hope this year would be fruitful and smooth-sailing.

To all the Sec 4 and 5 graduating PLs, all the best for your coming 'O' Level. Study smart.

To all Sec 3, time to shine! Put in your best foot forward in everything you do and get prepared for next year, your most important year.

ENJOY!

And what a great team they are

2008-11-13T08:20:00.013+08:00

PLTC 2008 :: Day 3

2008-11-12T16:57:00.011+08:00

PLTC 2008 :: Day 2

2008-11-11T16:42:00.017+08:00

PLTC 2008 :: Day 1

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PLTC 2008 - Serving With Humility :: Leading By Example

2008-11-07T14:00:00.003+08:00

The great tradition of the Fajar Peer Leaders lives on.

The customary campfire night was extra special. The 40 trainees put up an excellent show. The cheers and songs must have reached the heavens. The fire lit up the darkness around.

However, for me, it was seeing senior PLs coming back to their 'birthplace', where Peer Leaders were born and nurtured.

Welcome home, senior PLs.

You must understand, your very presence sends a strong message to the trainees. The message is this - the PLs are united even if they hail from various batches down through the years.

It is my fervent wish that this 'homecoming' continues down through the years. In years to come, let's have 10, 15 batches of Peer Leaders coming back. I even dare to think of PLs bring along their spouses and kids for future campfires.

Let's hope Jalan Bahtera has enough benches for us to sit!

To the PL Mentors - Nuraini, Kamila, Fransisca, Zubaidah, Syafiqah, Cai Ling, Azmeran, Nizam, Ming Hui, Atiqah, Amirah; together with Amelea, Seraphina, Pei Shi, Sebastian, Hanafi and Azfar - thank you for your hard work and personal sacrifice.

You spent entire afternoons working and planning for this PLTC.

Now that the camp is over, I am sure you can see the fruits of your labour. The camp went well simply because it was well-planned.

I hope that the whole planning experience was worth it for you.

And so it now leaves me to say to you all: to the PLs and the PL Mentors - you have done a good job.

It has been a pleasure working with you all.

Have a good rest!

PTLC 2008 - Planning in Process

2008-11-03T20:22:00.016+08:00

PLTC 2008 - Planning in Process

2008-10-24T01:47:00.004+08:00

WORD HARD! PLAY SMART!

HELLO PEISHI!

HEY SEBASTIAN & MING HUI!

SERAPHINA IGNORED ME! :(
AZMERAN! SAY CHEESE!!

DOES SHE LOOK LIKE A TEACHER? :) HEY, AMIRAH!

CAI LING!

HELLO, MING HUI! HOW ARE YOU WITH YOUR WORK? :)

ZUBAIDAH! :) A SMILE CHANGES THE WORLD!

HEY AMELIA! WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?! :)

HI, KAMILA! :D

YO! ATIQAH! YOU ARE ALWAYS SO HARD WORKING! :)

HEY, NURAINI! DON'T DAYDREAM! JUST JOKING!

BLURRED SERAPHINA! SMILE!!! :D

(fransisca) I am sorry for the late uploading our wonderful moments in the process of planning the upcoming PLTC. More photos will be uploaded very soon! Be patient, guys!
PEER LEADERS! GO GO GO!! :)

Coming soon... 2008 PLTC

2008-10-01T12:37:00.003+08:00

Sec 3 PLs attention!

The Peer Leaders' Training Camp 2008 is coming on the 4th - 6th November, at our second home (You should know where that is!)

It is time to renew, refresh and raise up a new batch of Fajar Peer Leaders.

These are exciting times. Meetings and planning sessions will be called soon, once the EOYs are over.

Are you ready, PLs, to get involved?

More pictures...

2008-08-26T13:01:00.005+08:00

If you have ordered the PL photos...

2008-07-27T17:04:00.003+08:00

If you have made an order with Deedee and haven't paid yet, please take note that you can still pay Mr Ken Ng this coming week.

The deadline for payment is Friday 1st August. Kindly pay in exact change.

And, the Peer Leaders look fantastic in the photos!

United we stand

2008-07-27T17:02:00.004+08:00

2008-06-28T14:24:00.000+08:00

This blog have been neglected. Maybe not entirely but I, Afiqah, have not tried my best to keep it alive. But whatever it is, I am FINALLY here and I will post up the long overdued pictures of last year's PLTC.

I have finally done it. I have finally successfully uploaded most of the pictures from the PLTC 2007. Looking back at all the pictures, it brought me to when it actually happened. Being a peer leader is really a journey, an unforgettable journey that all peer leaders will surely miss.

"Once a peer leader, always a peer leader."

Sec 1 IHG - a success!

2008-05-19T10:32:00.002+08:00

The Secondary 1 Inter-House Games was conducted on the 15th - 16th May and I am glad to say that it was a great success.

There was great participation from the pupils and many House teams showed great competitive spirit and sportsmanship. It was very good to see them play within the rules, shaking hands out of respect, and giving their all.

In many ways, this IHG is much bigger than what we have ever done before. A staggering 4 sports was competed over 2 arduous days.

The Peer Leaders played a key role in executing this IHG, wearing many hats at one go - umpire, score-keeper, timekeeper, crowd control, cheerleader.

I knew it was never going to be a piece of cake. Managing big groups of pupils is always a challenge but I know that the Peer Leaders can always be counted on to do the job.

Though it was really tiring, challenging and even frustrating, I hope that the IHG has taught you many things about sports event management, engaging people's attention, using effective means to communicate, and furthering the spirit of sport and fair play in Fajar.

This is because, as a Peer Leader, one of your sacred missions is to promote sportsmanship, a sporty spirit, and a love for adventure and the outdoors in Fajar.

So every time we have the IHG, the Peer Leaders must always take the lead, and ensure that a good example is set to the junior Fajarians and even your peers, in teaching fair play and having due respect to the sport, to the opponents, and to the umpire.

So then, it leaves me now to thank the Teachers and Peer Leaders who have helped, in one way or another, to make the IHG Sec 1 a success:

Hanafi, Azmeran, Nuraini, Seraphina, Nizam, Sebastian, Amelea, Pei Shi, Fransisca, Amirah, Cai Ling, Atiqah, Kamila, Zubaidah, Azfar, Syafiqah, Ming Hui, Hanisah, Siti Hawa, Zi Ting, Lim Hui, Finah, Liyana, Khairudy & Pei Jun; Mr Maran, Ms Tan, Mr Kelvin Ong, Ms Seah, Ms Chia, Mr Eugene Seow, Mr Vela & Ms Jocelyn

Thank you all for being there and being a part of this fun event!

Inter-House Games Sec 1: Final Prep for PLs

2008-05-12T08:45:00.002+08:00

Final Preparation details:

Date: 14th May 2008 Wednesday
Time: 1530 onwards
Attire: any Fajar t-shirt with pants/ skirt
OIC: Mr Kelvin Ong, Mr Mazlan, Mr Ken Ng

Instructions:

1. Have a heavy lunch.

2. You need to know clearly what equipment you need to have. Do not turn up with an empty and uncertain mind.

3. If you can, report early. Start early, end early.

4. Come prepared to get dirty and tired. There is plenty to do before we can kick-start the massive IHG for the Sec Ones.

5. Get your personal equipment ready before the start of the IHG. We must be absolutely prepared to run a good show.

See you on the 14th May.

About the Sec 2 Camp 2008

2008-03-01T11:30:00.002+08:00

It's that time of the year again, when the Peer Leaders spring into action.

In this camp, Peer Leaders are often stretched and challenged to their limits. Managing big groups of students has never been the easiest task. Any senior Peer Leader will say 'Aye' to that!

But it is when the going gets tough, the tough gets going.

Peer Leaders are always made of a different mettle, compared to other student groups. They think on their feet and never easy to beat. They'll bounce back right at ya.

To the 15 Peer Leaders who are headed to Jalan Bahtera next week, you are returning to your second home, having been there as a Sec 2 camper and as a Peer Leader trainee.

You know the ins and outs of the campsite, and the best areas for games, and the safety considerations for each adventure station.

Therefore, I must emphasise this to all of you: the SAFETY of the campers is the most important. Every single camper under your charge must never be left out of your sight. You must be vigilant to see that all safety rules are adhered to. Be prepared to be very firm to anyone who is slow to follow rules and regulations.

Pack well. Travel light. Your water bottle is a must. Eat well. Be fully prepared for every activity. Read up on your PLTC notes. Refresh your memory on what the PLTC teachers had instructed you during your training. No one will be there to remind you anymore. You must perform. You cannot be ignorant.

Assist the teachers to the best of your ability. A leader is also a good follower, and will submit to the relevant authority. Therefore, respect the teachers and work with them, not against them. Understand that the teachers are there for the campers' safety too.

Cooperate with the instructors from Camp High Achievers. They are dynamic, bouncy and very enthusiastic. You must learn from them. Get your pen and notebooks ready. Be willing to learn from them, and bring new ideas back to FSS. We can use these new ideas to expand our PLTCs and Mega Camps. Work with them and ensure that the instructors' rules and instructions are duly carried out. Also, make sure that the instructors are very alert to all safety rules. Alert them if they fail to spot a safety breach. Remember: the SAFETY of the Sec 2 campers is the most important!

Sleep well. Eat well. Drink well.

Lastly, the Peer Leaders must be united. Work together like a well-oiled engine. Be honest and communicate freely with each other. Put aside personal feelings for the greater good. Ensure that the camp objectives are met, and this can be achieved by a united effort from all 15 Peer Leaders.

To Seraphina, Ninie, Azmeran, Shahrulnizam, Sebastian, Pei Shi, Hanafi, Fransisca, Amirah, Cai Ling, Atiqah, Zubaidah, Feqaa, Azfar and Ming Hui - support one another every moment that you can. Look out for one another. Lift each other up when the spirit is down. Share your joy. Encourage.

It's very simple actually - success is achieved through team work.

To Amelea and Kamila, a different journey awaits you - an immersion program to the great nation of China. You will both experience a different yet equally exhilarating form of excitement and experience.

Finally, I would like to end off my post with this: In all that you do, as a Peer Leader, you have been raised on the fundamental values of faithfulness and integrity.

Lead by example, and you might just inspire some of the Sec 2s to dream big dreams and ignite their ambitions to be future Peer Leaders.

All the best!

About metamorphosis

2007-12-13T21:35:00.000+08:00

It all starts with a vision.

And in the PLTC that was concluded just today, the metamorphosis is well and truly in progress.

I saw how the Peer Leader Mentors managed the PLTC competently and professionally.

They performed their roles well, in spite of their growing fatigue. They kept their spirits high. They were dedicated to the trainees.

They worked well with the Teachers and portrayed a sense of unity that signified the strength and confidence of the Peer Leaders.

The campfire was truly an extraordinary experience. I've been to numerous campfires but none possess the spirit and loyalty like the PLTC Campfire. So many senior PLs (no I would never call them ex-PLs. Once a PL, always a PL) turned up in a show of force and their presence means a lot to the Teachers, to the current PLs and to the trainees. It's really remarkable.

I am very proud of the 10 mentors who gave their best to the trainees. To Nadhirah, Lim Hui, Huda, Khairudy, Keng Ying, Veronica, Siti Hawa, Zul, Afiqah and Pei Jun, you have done a fine job.

Have a good rest!

Pack List for Peer Leader Mentors

2007-12-06T17:16:00.000+08:00

(Please click on the above list for a larger view.)

You are to report to the school Hall early and prepare for the administration of trainees.
Do not be late.
You are to label your personal belongings, especially your eating utensils.
You are not allowed to bring any foodstuff or cameras.
Keep your valuables (mobile phones/ music players etc) at home.

2007-12-04T23:14:00.000+08:00

This is my first time here so this entry will be kept short and simple. My name's Afiqah and as for now, I am the blog manager of this Fajar Peer Leader Blog. I will post photos, important announcements and updates right here so Peer Leaders do take note. I am still working on the new look of the blog so till then, I will just be posting pictures of Peer Leaders.

About alphabets, sticks, pizza and captain's ball

2007-12-01T20:51:00.000+08:00

Some Peer Leaders say that we are like a family. Whenever we gather, there's always a good feeling.

I totally agree.

I think the 21 Peer Leaders (I'm sure we all missed Huda, didn't we) who showed up today did a great job.

I was impressed with the way you all cooperated with the programme i/cs - Nadhirah & Afiqah.

I must say that these two ladies ran the programme confidently. Everything went according to plan. Excellent job, ladies.

The games were really fun, and I thought that the most engaging part of the programme was when some of the PLs shared about their OBS experience. I am sure OBS has taught you valuable lessons and meaningful experiences.

Even though only 10 PLs are chosen to run the PLTC (and you all know the rationale behind it), the School expects all 22 PLs to do a proper job in planning for the PLTC. Let's put it this way - once all 22 of you work together as Team Peer Leaders, and plan for an effective programme on Monday and Tuesday, then you will contribute a great deal towards the success of PLTC 2007.

And we must make this camp an outstanding success.

The captain's ball game was, well, crazy in many ways. Eun Jin shrieking away had all of us curled up in laughter (though she is a competent player), Fareez & Khairudy having their private battle, Zi Ting constantly giving instructions, Siti Hawa's fierce competitive spirit, Zulkifli's mad-man antics...

I hope that Zi Ting's bump on his head would have recovered from Finah's iron elbow, and that Andreyana is much better now from that cannonball pass by Shahiddin.

Pardon me if I didn't take the pizza (though it was very difficult to contain the temptation!) because I am doing the StanChart Marathon tomorrow so I have to watch what I eat. But it's nice to have all of us eating together, isn't it. A family that eats together, stays together.

Finally, I want to express my thanks to you all, for spending your Saturday morning in school. We've got work to do, people. On Monday, come prepared to work and come up with a plan. Remember, Wednesday is set aside for the Approval of your Plans. So you only have 2 days to sort out your respective work. On Thursday, we will make the trip down to Jalan Bahtera.

And as for Nadhirah and Afiqah, do get the photos ready to upload onto this blog!

Update to the OBS Sharing Day

2007-11-23T07:15:00.000+08:00

PLs, do take note that the OBS Sharing Day & PLTC Briefing will now be held on the 1st Dec (Saturday) from 0830 - 1300.

We will all meet at the Concourse at 0830 sharp.

Nadhirah & Afiqah will be planning the programme. The Peer Leaders who attended OBS will now need to meet and discuss the items you need to present to all of us. We expect a good show!

As for the rest of the PLs, please keep the day free. Lunch will be provided. Be in your Fajar sports attire.

Till then, have a great Mega Camp. See you all real soon!

OBS Sharing Day & PLTC Briefing

2007-11-18T18:46:00.000+08:00

All Sec 3 PLs, get ready!

24th November, Saturday, from 0830 - 1300 will be the date of the OBS Sharing Day and PLTC Briefing.

For the Peer Leaders who went to OBS, I hope you are well-rested. You will now need to meet up again, to put together a powerful and interesting sharing session, and we want to learn about your experiences.

I'm sure OBS was an extraordinary experience for you.

So, show us your photos. Teach us new games. Teach us new cheers. Teach us new ice-breaker and team-building games. Teach us new songs. Share with us all the activities that you went through. Share your memories and experiences with us.

You may use my laptop to present your 'lesson' to us in the classroom.

Attendance for all Sec 3 Peer Leaders is important and necessary.

If for some good reason you are unable to attend, as usual, I expect the simple courtesy of informing me personally in advance.

Of course, I will also be doing a detailed briefing for all of you for the upcoming PLTC. It is necessary for me to say that the PLTC is one of the most important camps in the year. Raising up student leaders is not a small matter and the school strongly believes in student leadership. So we must do an outstanding job.

Another piece of good news (in addition to the OBS sharing and the PLTC briefing) is that lunch is provided.

Get to work! I am looking forward to having a fruitful and enriching sharing from you all on the 24th Nov. Till then.

Past & present PLs - where are you?

2007-11-12T11:30:00.000+08:00

Sometimes I wonder to myself - where are our graduated PLs now? What are they doing? Studying? Working? In NS? Overseas?

So, we hope that u can drop in a msg and let us know how you are. Click on the comments link and update!

And, if you (past & present Peer Leaders) have your personal website, such as a blog, or if u are on facebook or friendster, give us the details so that you can be linked to the Peer Leaders blog.

Let's grow this blog and make it a vibrant hub of communications in time to come. Ideas, photos, updates are most welcome!

Outward Bound Singapore

2007-11-10T12:26:00.000+08:00

A great adventure lies waiting for all those Peer Leaders who are headed for Pulau Ubin on Monday.

I myself have fond and vivid memories of my own OBS experience, when I attended the 21-day camp. Till today, those adventure activities and those friendships remain unforgettable.

To the PLs, I will need you all to do this:

Pay attention to all the activities, cheers, songs and games that you go through, during this camp.

Take note of the instructions used, and how it is played/ cheered/ sung.

Take down notes.

Once OBS is over, there will be a Sharing Day (akin to the one organised by Hudz and Andreyana for the Young Leaders' Day) where those OBS PLs will have to share IN DETAIL about the new things you have learnt.

Another reason is also because we will like to bring in new ideas and use them in our camps, such as the PLTC and the Sec 2 Camp.

Remember your notebook, pen and a ziplock bag to keep them waterproof.

I am sure you all will have an immensely great time in OBS.

I will see you all for the OBS Sharing Day - cum - PLTC Briefing in late November. Details will be posted in this blog.

If you have any questions, do text me or drop me msg in this blog.

Take care and happy packing!

PLTC Briefing for Sec 2 trainees

2007-11-05T11:02:00.000+08:00

A reminder to all PL trainees to attend the PLTC briefing on the 9th Nov at 12noon.

See you all there.